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Distance from Salinas to Sacramento
Route Information
The driving distance from Salinas, California to Sacramento, California is 173.6 mi (279.4 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 131.4 mi (211.4 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 16 min
The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 41 minutes
Traveling fast highway, substantial in a north direction. Average speeds around 66 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Salinas, California to Sacramento, California covers 173.6 mi (279.4 km) in a north direction. This fast highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 41 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (173.6-182.1 miles / 279-293 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 66 mph (106 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.